Local
6 months ago
Wildfire spurs call for evacuations in Henderson County

Some Henderson County residents are being urged to evacuate because of a wildfire burning in Polk County

Local
6 months ago
Polk wildfires rage, NC Forest Service takes command

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Thousands of acres in Western North Carolina continue to burn […]

On The Town
6 months ago
Strangeville: Railroad recounts WNC history in miniature scale

The Apple Valley Model Railroad depicts the train depots of many of Western North Carolina’s towns, taking visitors on a historical journey of the rails that built the region.

Local
6 months ago
Wildfires burning in Burke, Polk counties

New evacuation order issued for Polk County as fire spreads

On The Town
6 months ago
Fringe Fest 2025: Puppet Pants Productions’ one-man marionette show

This week welcomes the 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival to the city. Meet Puppet Pants Productions, one of the performers participating in the alternative arts festival.

Local
6 months ago
Tombstone Tales: Mayor who welcomed the railroad to Hendersonville

A congressman, businessman and lawyer ushered in the era of the railroad in W.N.C. and was appointed by the president to serve as a district judge.

On The Town
6 months ago
Fringe Fest 2025: You Should Feel Bad’s ‘theatre of the depressed’

This week marks the 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival. Meet You Should Feel Bad, one of the troupes participating in the alternative performing arts fest.

On The Town
6 months ago
Fringe Fest 2025: Shadow Girls Cult and ‘cinematic shadow puppetry’

This week marks the 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival. Meet Shadow Girls Cult, one of the troupes participating in the alternative performing arts fest.

Education
6 months ago
Vending machines send students on endless adventures

Paul and Sue Romesburg donated 10 fully-stocked book vending machines to Buncombe County schools last year, with another 10 planned for this year.

Business
6 months ago
Rebuilding or remodeling? Check out the WNC Build and Remodel Expo

The WNC Build and Remodel Expo is a one-stop destination for you whether you are rebuilding, remodeling or simply looking for ideas for your home.